Platforms
YouTube Shorts product videos
Shorts are vertical and discovery-driven, and product clips there do best when they look like footage rather than an ad: a natural vibe, a lifestyle scene, an unboxing.
Render at 9:16, keep the product large, and cut several short clips together in your editor for a Short longer than one render.
Rendered in the Studio from one product photo.
Video guidance
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Shape | 9:16 vertical |
| Recommended length | Up to 60 seconds for a Short; product clips of 5–10 seconds cut together |
| Resolution | 1080p (1080 × 1920) |
| File type | MP4 |
| Maximum size | Large limits; a short clip is a few MB |
| Content | Footage-like clips perform; keep overlays for the YouTube editor |
| Note | As of 2026 — confirm the current Shorts specs in YouTube Help |
What this is for
- Natural-vibe clips that read as footage
- Unboxings and lifestyle scenes
- Several renders cut into one Short
- Landscape 16:9 versions for the main channel
Suggested order
- 1
Render the YouTube Shorts hook clip (9:16)
Picking YouTube Shorts sets the 9:16 shape; choose a vibe and keep it to a few seconds.
Social Ad Clip - 2
Render a spin or reveal as a second post
A second clip with different motion gives YouTube Shorts another post from the same photo.
360° Product Spin - 3
Render 1080p for hero slots
A 1080p render (166 credits for five seconds) suits YouTube Shorts placements that play full-width.
Social Ad Clip
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